Summary
Oxbow Creek Elementary is a K–5 school in Champlin, Minnesota, serving 1,114 students as part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District — one of the largest elementary schools in the area. For 2025–2026, it ranks 164th out of 869 Minnesota elementary schools (81st percentile) with a 4-star rating. That is down from its highs of the 88th–91st percentile between 2017–2018 and 2021–2022, but it is still well above district and state norms. Its district overall ranks 184th of 458 districts (60th percentile, 3 stars), so Oxbow Creek stands out within its own district.
Among nearby schools, Oxbow Creek is the highest ranked. Champlin/Brooklyn Pk Acd MathEnvSci, just 0.45 miles away, is at the 60th percentile, and Mississippi Elementary is at the 65th. In 2025–2026, 70.7% of students were proficient in math, 57.8% in reading, and 31.4% in science — all above the district averages of 51.0%, 50.9%, and 27.1% and the state averages of 44.9%, 48.6%, and 25.5%. Math is the standout: Oxbow Creek leads nearby same-district schools by 9.4 to 51.1 points and reading by 8.0 to 29.9 points. Science is the exception, where Champlin/Brooklyn Pk Acd MathEnvSci edges ahead at 34.0%. Oxbow Creek is also larger than most neighbors, with a 16.8 student-teacher ratio, yet still posts stronger math and reading results.
Science is the clearest area to watch: reported proficiency fell from 62.11% in 2022–2023 to 31.4% in 2025–2026, though the exam changed from MCA-III to MCA-IV, so some of the decline may reflect the new test. Math is strongest in grades 3 and 4 (74.6% and 74.5%), with grade 5 lower at 62.2%. Reading is more evenly spread, and grade 5 reading (60.3%) is the strongest grade-level reading result. The school also ranks above its overall 81st percentile for Hispanic students (90th), English Language Learner students (87th), African American students (86th), and low-income students (84th) — a meaningful sign of effective support for groups that often face wider gaps. Overall, Oxbow Creek remains a top choice in its region.
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